Molly Godley
Multimedia Journalist
Albany, GA
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Molly joined the news team in January 2021 and is a multimedia journalist reporting on crime and court at WALB. Molly was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, the state's capital. Molly graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2020. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science. Molly interned with WACH Fox news, a station in Columbia. She also was a part of Carolina News, a student-run newsroom with the University of South Carolina. There, she gained experience in producing, editing and reporting. Her passion for news came when she began middle school and started watching political news. Molly loves the beach, spending time with friends and family, as well hanging out with her chihuahua Louis. She is extremely excited to be a part of the Albany community and the WALB team. She looks forward to getting to know the area and community more.
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Coroner Michael Fowler congratulated Albany and Dougherty County for having a successful and safe homecoming weekend.
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Voting is at 125 Pine Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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“Now I’m seven years clean."
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A new liquor store could come to East Albany, an addition that has sparked protests.
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It may be until January before the lobby is done.
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The Kiwanis Club has been around globally for more than 100 years.
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At their next meeting, commissioners will decide on whether to give an east Albany business, 1515 Clark., a liquor license.
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Residents in the Southgate neighborhood are asking for either speed bumps, a four-way stop or both. They’re hoping taking those measures will help to slow down traffic.
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The money comes from the federal government to help homeowners devastated by storms.
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After having to cancel last year, they are hosting “Touchdowns and Tunes” this year at Austin’s Fire Grill in Albany.
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They placed 105 purple flags in front of the Judicial Building to remember domestic violence victims.
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Coroner Michael Fowler opened Dougherty County’s COVID-19 task force, saying when you’re out this weekend in a big crowd and not vaccinated, you should wear a mask. However, that’s not the only thing he’s asking the community to do.
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Produce grown will be donated to a hunger-relief organization or people that have a food need.
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This event is part of National Faith and Blue Weekend.
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It’s bringing 75 job opportunities and healthier options to the area it’ll serve.
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Coordinators said it took 23 years to get up to this point.
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The congressman said making the overall quality of life better in rural Georgia will help with development.
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The event will be at the Exchange Club Fairground from 8-11 a.m.
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The “Cougar Connection” mobile learning center is a way for the school system to meet students and families where they are.
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John McMillan will now spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to killing his estranged wife and his friend.
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An Albany nonprofit was able to donate 17,000 pounds of water to Louisiana for Hurricane Ida victims. That comes out to about 17,000 bottles of water.
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The Lily Pad Sane Center is hosting a virtual advocate chat.
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Doctors said it’s important to start scheduling appointments again because catching possible breast cancer sooner will help with treatment.
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Dougherty County leaders are working to set a date for next incetived vacciantion event.
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Sheriff Eric Bryant said every year, they sign off on new child abuse protocols to ensure proper steps are being taken in those types of cases.
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Another Level MC is hoping to carry 15 palettes of water to Louisiana and is set to leave early Friday morning.
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Virtual career and college fairs were some of the ways kids got to explore new opportunities during a pandemic.
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Each person over 18 who gets a vaccine also gets a $100 Visa gift card.
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Branch managers said they decided to open a Tifton location because of the traffic that passes through I-75.
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The Patticake House is offering courses they’re offering to help identify sexual abuse. They offer the classes at their administrative building and they use them to educate adults on sexual abuse.
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“We have witnessed and experienced through this pandemic the burnout that many healthcare professions are experiencing."
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Costume with a cop is on October 2nd
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Albany Recreation and Parks is working on a new master plan for its programs and facilities and they’re asking for your input.
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Albany Technical College will be offering a new, accelerated nurse aide program.
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As the pandemic continues to impact education, one organization wants to help make sure Albany students don’t drop out.
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If you live in Dougherty County, you can receive up to $200 for getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Albany Tech is 1 of 16 other schools to participate in Project First Line.
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Money is still being counted, but Hamblen said they have raised $3,000 at this point.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Albany raised $45,000 during its Support A Girl, Support A Boy campaign.
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A Dougherty County Grand Jury indicted Rashard Nelson in connection to the death of an Albany 1-year-old.
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Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards said all four could face a life sentence or life without parole.
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Robert Harvey was charged in connection to the shooting death of Joshua Hollis.
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Dougherty County EMS is preparing its equipment now for a potential spike later this month after the Labor Day weekend.
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Albany leaders are looking at ways to retain more police officers through incentives.
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In August, Phoebe admitted 533 COVID-19 patients.
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Dougherty County EMS has been taking about 10 to 12 COVID-19 patients a day to the hospital.
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“Words cannot express the way I felt because it was a great, awesome turnout,” said Brown.